Four-Ingredient Gluten-Free Italian Coconut Cookies

These soft Italian coconut cookies are a hit at any get-together. I've made them gluten free, but you can use the same amount of all-purpose wheat flour instead of gluten-free flour. There are many variations of this cookie in Italy. Some people add chocolate chips and some drizzle dark chocolate over them once cooled.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 cookies

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

3 egg whites
¾ cup white sugar
2 ½ cups shredded coconut, divided
¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour

Directions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat together egg whites and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups shredded coconut and gluten-free flour slowly until combined into a dough.
Shape dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup shredded coconut until evenly coated and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

66	Calories
2g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 29mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g	2%
Calcium 1mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 35mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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